Family Practice – Emergency Medicine Physician – Bella Coola

September 5, 2025

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Job Title: Family Practitioner with Family Practice Emergency

Work Site: Bella Coola General Hospital

Status: Full-time/Part-time (Minimum 0.5 FTE)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract

Step into the Role of a Lifetime: Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity in Bella Coola

About Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): Join a healthcare network that not only stands for excellence in patient care but also empowers its healthcare professionals. At Vancouver Coastal Health, we believe that work-life balance and professional growth go hand in hand.

Bella Coola: Where Majestic Nature Meets Rich Culture. Discover Bella Coola , a place where the breathtaking landscapes of the Coast Mountains and the Great Bear Rainforest meet a diverse and vibrant community rooted in the heritage of the Nuxalk Nation.

Lifestyle Benefits: Experience the outdoor recreational opportunities that the Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast region has to offer, from hiking and fishing to exploration and nature walks.

Community Amenities: Grocery stores, artisan shops, restaurants, and schools—Bella Coola provides all the comforts of modern life.

Exceptional Accommodation: Experience the comfort of fully furnished single-family homes with modern amenities. We’ve also set up a state-of-the-art gym exclusively for our hospital staff. Housing is fully covered for locums and available at a reasonable rate for our regular contracted physicians.

Family Practice Emergency Medicine: Your Role and Unmatched Benefits

  • Specialized Role: Engage in a comprehensive role covering clinic, hospital, and community health services, excluding obstetrics.
  • Community Service: Make a significant impact in the Nuxalk First Nation and adjacent areas.
  • Team Collaboration: Benefit from a supportive environment with 3-4 experienced physicians.
  • Financial Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a relocation support package, backed by various rural health funds.
  • Work-Life Balance: Achieve professional autonomy with the support of the Rural GP Locum Program.
  • Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
  • Contract Commitment: Commit to a 46-week service period within a year, with a welcoming bonus for joining our community.

Join us and discover why there’s no better place to be a Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician than at Vancouver Coastal Health in Bella Coola. We can’t wait to welcome you!

RURAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES

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